Erney Joe Kohl 70, died at his home on Saturday, September 1, 2012 with loved ones around him. Erney was born in Marysville, CA on June 29, 1942 to Earnest Leo Kohl, and Icalone Grace Kohl. Erney joined the US Army in 1959 and served in Korea for one year.  Erney was employed with the BLM from 1965 to 1994.  He married Rosette Overton, in Carson City, NV in August 1964 and they had one son born in Reno NV, November 1964.  Marriage ended in divorce in 1967.  Erney the married Elizabeth Ann Hughes in 1974.  Liz passed away in 1995. Erney is survived by his son, Ernie Kohl and grandson, Matthew J. Khol, two step daughters, Sandra and Pamela.  Erney also had several nieces and nephews, two sister, Shirley J. Bush of Lakeview and Helen F. Kohl of Burns. Contributions in Erney Kohl's memory can be made to the Harney County Humane Society in care of LaFollette's Chapel, PO Box 488; Burns, Oregon 97720.

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